I bought some jungle val a month ago, dug holes in the substrate and buried it. Well after not seeing any growth and the leaves being pruned by snails and digging, I decided to research the plant. what a concept right? So i now realize that the crown needs to be exposed. When I pulled them up to where they need to be I discovered many runners and a few leaves that were attempting to push to the surface. Should I add any fertilizers or root tabs to give them a boost or just let nature correct my ignorance?

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They are very heavy root feeders, so yes, I'd add root tabs. I have mine under the surface without issue, but I also have a base layer of peat and use root tabs as well. No issues and they are growing like mad... I'd also cut the runners and replant if you are concerned.